Until When, Lord?

Sitting by my window,
Looking up to the sky,
A picture of events
Flashes before my vision.

What a chaotic world,
Full of pain and sorrow.
People competing with one another,
Wanting to outdo each other.

Busy people crossing the streets,

Cars stuck in heavy traffic.

People minding their own business;
Their aims are centered on themselves.

A pandemic that has shaken our lives,
Job losses and closing businesses,
Tired nurses and doctors,
A dying economy, and yes, also people.

And then I asked, "Where is beauty?
How will I be able to extend Your mercy?"
My heart grieves as I long for Your coming.
"Until when, Lord? Until when will I wait..."

Such an awful world that we live in,
Yet I am certain of the cause—
None other than our very sin.
Lord, may You protect Your redeemed.